Giving and receiving appreciation is a wonderful thing. But a dependance on it is unhealthy. All things in moderation. Photo by Agustinus Nathaniel on Unsplash.

To make toast is one part of living. But a life full of making toast is not a life lived. In a lifetime, I would argue there are certain events that everyone should do before they die. Some of those things are to go on an adventure, take someone else on an adventure, and frequently…

I don’t like people. I love people. Analogous to a bear that has found a pot of honey and is overflowing with delight, so is my attitude when I have found a fellow friend. It’s important to identify qualities you’d like in friends, so you can spot them quickly. The traits I find most valuable…

I love writing. For example, if you were to tell me I couldn’t write unless I paid you $10 a day, I would. Writing has changed me, and it will continue to do so. Now when I wake up and go about my day I am more observant of my surroundings. I entertain a variety…

We are emotional beings. We take action to pursue pleasure or avoid pain. However, our aversion to pain is often greater than our desire for pleasure. When considering a customer, a friend, a stranger’s journey, consider how pain impacts them. And how you can play a role in helping them avoid or overcome it.